Scottsdale’s Fate Brewing Co. Named Best Beer Bar In Arizona

CraftBeer.com Readers Name Best Beer Bar in Every State

With more than 4,100 small and independent craft breweries operating in the country, there are more options than ever to enjoy great beer. Bars specializing in craft beer have become a common site in American cities and beer lists in restaurants and pubs are expanding to keep up with customer demands.

In the 2016 Great American Beer Bar’s competition, CraftBeer.com expanded its search to name the best beer bar in every state and Washington, D.C. More than 9,000 of our readers responded to our survey and here are their picks for the 51 best beer bars in the country. Use the drop-down menu on the right to choose a specific state, or download the 2016 winner’s list.

Methodology: CraftBeer.com readers were asked to nominate their favorite craft beer bar in their state and fill out a short survey about what makes it so great including atmosphere, staff, beer selection and special events. Craft beer fans cast over 9,000 votes in total from August to December 2015.

Fate Brewing Co. in Scottsdale was named “Best Beer Bar in Arizona” by CraftBeer.com’s readers.

“Our passion fuels the breakneck speed of dreaming up and producing the more than 200 house-brewed beers in just three years,” said owner Steve McFate in statement. “With our small-batch approach to brewing, there’s always something new to try with each visit.”

Fate first opened a small brewery in 2013 at 7337 E. Shea Blvd. Suite 105. They have since opened a second, larger location, Fate South, at 1312 N. Scottsdale Road along the McDowell corridor.

Fate is celebrating its recognition on Saturday, March 12, at Fate South, from 3 to 6 p.m., offering pints of their brews for $3.